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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,021.82, 7,537.35 and 2,558.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,021.82, 7,537.35 and 2,558.41 is: 3,839.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,021.82 : 7,537.35 = 2,558.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,021.82/7,537.35 = 2,558.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,021.82x = 7,537.35 × 2,558.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,021.82x = 19,283,631.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,283,631.61/5,021.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,839.97

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